Treasures of South India
Follow the meandering waterways of the Keralan backwaters on a Kettuvallam – a converted Keralan houseboat. Wander through the exciting city of Cochin and view the iconic Chinese fishing nets on the seashore. Immerse yourself in local culture as you attend a traditional ceremony in Madurai.
Travel Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrival - Chennai
DAY 2
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
DAY 3
Mahabalipuram
DAY 4
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

DAY 5
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
DAY 6
Thanjavur
DAY 7
Thanjavur to Madurai
DAY 8
Madurai
DAY 9
Madurai to Periyar
DAY 10
Periyar to Kumarakom
DAY 11
Kumarakom
DAY 12
Kumarakom to Backwaters
DAY 13
Backwaters to Cochin
DAY 14
Cochin

DAY 15
Cochin- Departure
Hotel Description
Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park

- Chennai
- Standard Room
- Day 1
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay

- Mahabalipuram
- Standard Room
- Day 2 and 3
Maison’s Perumal

- Pondicherry
- Standard Room
- Day 4
Svatma

- Thanjavur
- Standard Room
- Day 5 and 6
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai

- Madurai
- Standard Room
- Day 7 and 8
The Elephant Court

- Periyar
- Standard Room
- Day 9
Coconut Lagoon

- Kumarakom
- Standard Room
- Day 10 and 11
Xandari Riverscapes

- Backwaters
- Standard Room
- Day 12
Xandari Harbour

- Cochin
- Standard Room
- Day 13 and 14
What´s included
- 13 nights 4 Star Hotel accommodation
- 1 Night Houseboat
- Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
- Private Touring
- Entrance fees (except camera fees)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Return transfers
- Meals as mentioned
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
- All pricing is reflected in EURO unless otherwise specifically denoted and is valid at time of publication but is subject to change.
- All prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and Triple room rates available upon request.
- ‘From’ prices represent land only and low season twin share prices (unless otherwise clearly stated).
- Unless otherwise stated, prices include all government levies and airport taxes as at the date of publication.
- Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only and subject to change by time booking.
- Private Travel prices are valid for travel during low season and will vary depending on date of travel.
- All Hotel Names stated in the tour itinerary may change to one of a similar Standard without prior notice..
- Some countries charge additional destination tax which are either per Person or per Night. These taxes can vary and must be paid directly at the location or hotel.
- Items listed under Booking Exclusions are NOT included in the price and must be paid directly at the location.
- All Tours are escorted by English-Speaking Guides unless otherwise mentioned.
- All Excursions are based on Join-In Capacity unless “Private Tour” is explicit mentioned. Private Tours are available upon request and with surcharges.
- Self-Drive Tours may not always include a car rental. Please check carefully the included and excluded box. Driver must be in posseion of an valid drivers license and for some countries an international license as well as a valid credit card.
- We will use our reasonable efforts to notify you of changes in prices.
- All our Insider Journeys itineraries as shown on our website and in our brochures will outline the relevant touring schedule and inclusions and will be priced accordingly to reflect this. Prices may vary based on the selected travel season and any individual amendments required.
- Even if the tours are requested as displayed, on occasion Insider Journeys may be required to impose surcharges depending on variables in the destinations outside of its control. Due to hotel availability in some destinations the accommodation stated in the itinerary may change to that of a similar standard. In light of recent worldwide events and due to the ever-changing current situation, there may also need to be more flexibility applied to the touring content and schedule in certain incidences and sometimes at short notice. Please note that we will always endeavour to keep the inclusions as close as possible to those shown and to notify you as best we can should such changes arise, although we appreciate your understanding in that this may not always be possible.
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